A simple method to root I9500XXUHOH7 Android 5.0.1 Lollipop firmware is now available at NasirTech. Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 recently get updated to the I9500XXUHOH7 5.0.1 Lollipop Firmware. If you yet to update the firmware, then update the same by following this link- Update I9500XXUHOH7 Android 5.0.1 Lollipop on Galaxy S4 GT-I9500. Hope you updated this latest firmware on your device and now you can root the same using our simple tutorial below. The below guide will help you to root XXUHOH7 5.0.1 Lollipop Firmware running on Galaxy S4 GT-I9500. Continue reading the tutorial for complete guide.

After updating official firmware, your device no longer belongs to rooted device. So, after official firmware update, many of us prefer to root our device to enjoy
some additional features that unrooted android device doesn't offer. With a
rooted android device, you can install apps that ask root permission, flash
various custom ROMs, install MODs and tweak various features. Root removes
default bloatware apps that free-up lots of memory space and extend the battery
life. However, once rooted, manufacturer warranty will be void. But you can regain the warranty by following proper unroot process. To know more about benefits of rooting android device, read- Complete Note on What is Rooting and
Benefits of Rooting Android Phone.

So,
want to root Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 Running I9500XXUHOH7 5.0.1 Lollipop Firmware? Continue reading this page to get all the
necessary steps to successfully root your device. The root file (CF-Auto-Root)
we used in this tutorial is safe and have nearly 100% success rate. We'll use
Odin software to flash the root file.

The
tutorial is made with simple step by step guide, so that even an android newbie
user can follow and successfully root his/her device. However, in this process
you may loss your personal data and settings. So, we recommend you to follow all
the backup instructions before proceed to rooting guide.

Warning!

This rooting tutorial is only applicable for Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500
model. So, don't try this in any other android device. Check your device model
number from- Settings-About Phone.

Rooting voids your phone's manufacturer warranty. However, you can get back
the warranty anytime by following proper unroot process or by flashing official firmware.

This guide is for educational purpose and you should try this at your own
risk. We are not responsible if your device experience a soft brick after
following this tutorial.

Pre-Requisites:

Check battery percentage, charge your device to a decent level of at
least 60% battery power. Your device should not turn
off during installation.

All the above pre-requisites are very important and must be followed before proceed to installation guide. Hope you get all the above points and done as mentioned. Now, you are ready to move to the final step of this tutorial where we have arranged a step by step details guide to root Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 running I9500XXUHOH7 5.0.1 Lollipop firmware.

Now, Switch off your phone and boot Galaxy S4 I9500
into Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down+Home+Power buttons together (long press until the boot
screen appear), now press Volume
Up key to proceed to Download Mode.

Run the Odin3
v3.09.exe file as an administrator (Right click on the .exe file and click on
Run as administrator)

Now connect your Galaxy S4 I9500 to your computer via USB
cable

In Odin3 screen, you should see a COM Port number
like “0:[COM7]” at ID:COM section and “Added!” text at the message box. This means your
device has been detected by Odin3.

Make sure that, only the “Auto Reboot” and “F. Reset Time” options are checked.

Now, click on the AP (PDA in older Odin) button and select the CF-Auto-Root-ja3g-ja3gxx-gti9500.tar.md5 file.

Finally, click on the Start button to begin the rooting process, wait
few moments.

Once completed, you would see “PASS!” message in ID:COM port having green
background

Your phone should automatically reboot after
completion

You can now disconnect your phone from
computer

Finish

Congrats! You have completed the tutorial to root Galaxy S4 I9500 running I9500XXUHOH7 5.0.1 Lollipop Firmware. Hope you successfully done the rooting process. If you followed everything as
mentioned in the above tutorial, then your Galaxy S4 I9500 should now rooted and
you have complete control over your device. Now, install apps that ask root
permission or flash various custom ROMs. To verify your device is rooted or not, you can
download and run the Root Checker App from Google Play Store. If you have any
doubt or query about the tutorial, feel free to contact with us using the
comment form below, and share your rooting experience with us.